Pablo Sandoval MVP: World Series Most Valuable Player Award Goes To Giants' 'Kung Fu Panda'

DETROIT -- The MVP – Most Valuable Panda – sat in the interview room and smiled.

A trophy, another World Series ring and the best nickname in baseball all were his.

Pablo Sandoval, the Kung Fu Panda, was voted World Series MVP following the San Francisco Giants' sweep of Detroit. He hit .500 with three home runs, a double and four RBIs in 16 Series at-bats.

"I was ready for the moment," he said after a 4-3 victory in 10 innings Sunday night. "It's just an incredible moment you're never going to forget."

This Panda works with maple, not bamboo.

Sandoval got the Giants off to a powerful start by hitting three homers in the opener against the Tigers, becoming the fourth player to accomplish that feat in a World Series game.

He made his big league debut on Aug. 14, 2008, and earned his nickname just a month later. That Sept. 19 at Dodger Stadium, Sandoval scored from second on Bengie Molina's first-inning single off Greg Maddux, leaping sideways to avoid catcher Danny Ardoin's lunging tag on the throw from center fielder Matt Kemp.

Maddux and Dodgers manager Joe Torre argued Sandoval ran out of the baseline. Barry Zito, on the mound for the Giants that night, coined the nickname for Sandoval's oversized personality and roly-poly shape – the animated film "Kung Fu Panda" had been released in theaters that June.

"The Panda has special powers," Zito said in the middle of champagne spray in the Giants' crowded clubhouse. "I watched that movie and thought, he's a guy that if you see him, you may not think he's so athletic, and then all of sudden, you're like, wow! This guy is one of the better players in baseball."

And the jovial Sandoval loved the moniker.

"It's me. The character is me," he said. "Have fun, like a little kid, fight for everything, never lose faith. It's important when you have teammates thinking that way, you are that guy."

While Sandoval hit .330 in 2009 and finished second to Hanley Ramirez in the NL batting race, the Giants launched "Operation Panda" that offseason, telling him to ditch the Big Macs, fries and milkshakes in favor of chicken breast on wheat bread, watermelon slices, bananas and oranges. He started lifting.

Sandoval's weight is listed at 240 on the Giants' website, 235 on the players' site. At one point, he had been up to at least 272.

"I just want to keep that a secret," he said three years ago, trying to avoid an exact number.

By the time the 2010 World Series rolled around, when the Giants won their first title in 56 years, Sandoval was benched for four of five games following a slump. His weight had gone up again, and his batting average had gone down to .268. He made 13 errors and grounded into a league-high 26 double plays.

"I know it was a tough time in 2010 when he got relegated to the bench there," manager Bruce Bochy said. "He really wanted to, I think, shine on stage. He's a great talent and we got him hot at the right time."

Sandoval hit .369 this postseason with five doubles, six homers and 13 RBIs. Quite a turnaround from his .176 average with two RBIs two years ago.

He has come a long way since then. He hired a personal chef. He ran up desert hills in Arizona during the offseason, causing him to throw up regularly. Sandoval's average rebounded to .315, and he made his first All-Star team. Then at this summer's showcase in Kansas City, he hit the first bases-loaded triple in All-Star history, a drive off Justin Verlander in a five-run first inning that helped secure home-field advantage for the NL in the World Series.

After Sandoval went deep three times in the opener, matching the Series record shared by Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols, the Giants sold 760 more of their furry panda hats, including 466 at AT&T Park during Game 2. Venezuela President Hugo Chavez tweeted, "Pablo going down in history! Long live Venezuela!!"

"I still can't believe that game. It's the game of your dreams," Sandoval said. "You don't want to wake up."

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AP Baseball Writer Janie McCauley contributed to this report.

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San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence reacts as he runs home to score a run during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The San Francisco Giants celebrate with Buster Posey after he hit a two-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro is caught in a rundown with Detroit Tigers' Octavio Dotel (20) during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Octavio Dotel tags out San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro as Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval gets grounded out into a double play during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Detroit Tigers' Octavio Dotel reacts after striking out San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro is caught in a rundown with Detroit Tigers' Octavio Dotel (20) during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer walks to the dugout after being removed from the game during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

San Francisco Giants' Matt Cain (18) gets out of the way as Pablo Sandoval fields a bunt by Detroit Tigers' Quintin Berry during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson loses his bat during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Detroit Tigers' Drew Smyly throws during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants right fielder Gregor Blanco hits a single during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Delmon Young, right, celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young runs after hitting a solo home run against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Delmon Young hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young hits a home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey is congratulated by third base coach Tim Flannery after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer walks to the dugout during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey celebrates in the dugout after hitting two-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants' Jeremy Affeldt throws during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey reacts in front of Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits a home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Detroit Tigers left fielder Quintin Berry reacts as he grounds out during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Detroit Tigers left fielder Quintin Berry reacts as he grounds out during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Detroit Tigers' Quintin Berry reacts after being thrown out by San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford at first during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford makes a play on a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Quintin Berry during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

Detroit Tigers' Gerald Laird reacts after a pop bunt out during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante hits a broken-bat single during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta flips his bat after striking out during the fourth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer, left, adjust his cap after a meeting with catcher Gerald Laird during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, celebrates with Delmon Young after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence can't come up with a two-run home run hit by Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

**ALTERNATE CROP**Fans try to catch a two-run home run hit by Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (9) gets caught stealing second base as Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera tags him out during the fourth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Fans wait for the start of Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers as the sun sets Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Fans ride a carrousel at Comerica Park before Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta tags out San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt as he is caught stealing second during the fourth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney watches Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera hits a two run home run during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a single during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (35) beats the tag at first base as Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder reaches for the ball during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer throws to San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence, left, celebrates after scoring a run during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence, right, scores on a hit by Brandon Belt during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence reacts as he runs home to score a run during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt hits an RBI double during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder reacts after striking out during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence reacts in the dugout after scoring a run during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence hits a ground rule double during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers right fielder Avisail Garcia waits for the start of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants players throw seeds in the air before the start of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera walks away after striking out to end Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo reacts after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro hits RBI single during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. Ryan Theriot scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

San Francisco Giants second baseman Ryan Theriot slides safely to score a run past Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo throws during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot reacts after scoring on an RBI single by Marco Scutaro during the10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro hits RBI single during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. Ryan Theriot scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot reacts after scoring from second on a hit by Marco Scutaro during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro hits an RBI single during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford puts down a sacrifice bunt during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. Ryan Theriot advanced to second on the bunt. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder, right, walks into the digout after striking out during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante looks at his hand after being hit by a pitch from San Francisco Giants' Santiago Casilla during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants' Santiago Casilla throws during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante is hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot reacts after scoring from second on a hit by Marco Scutaro during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the game 4-3 to win the World Series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera walks away after striking out to end Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the game 4-3 to win the World Series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean hold up the Commissioner's Trophy for fans after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates with his MVP trophy after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

The San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo and teammates celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the series.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) and catcher Buster Posey and celebrate after striking out Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) to win Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)

Sergio Romo kisses Marco Scutaro as they are sprayed with champagne in the locker room as San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean hold up the trophy after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean hold up the trophy after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro celebrates after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the series 4-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Marco Scutaro is sprayed with champagne in the locker room as San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy waves after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Buster Posey is sprayed with champagne in the locker room as San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The San Francisco Giants players hold the Commissioner's Trophy after defeating the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the series 4-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants fans celebrate outside PacBell Park on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in San Francisco after the Giants swept baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy holds the Commissioner's Trophy after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the game, 4-3, to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval shows off his MVP trophy during a television interview afterGame 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt holds up the Commissioner's Trophy after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the game, 4-3, to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy hold the Commissioner's Trophy after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the game, 4-3, to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy hold the Commissioner's Trophy after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the game, 4-3, to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants celebrate as second baseman Ryan Theriot scores a run during the 10th inning during Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants celebrate as second baseman Ryan Theriot, left, scores a run during the 10th inning during Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)

San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo and Buster Posey celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera walks away after striking out for the final out. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

San Francisco Giants owner Bill Neukom, right to left, Pablo Sandoval, Brian Sabean and Bruce Bochy holds the Commissioner's Trophy after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, Pool )

Commissioner Bud Selig hands San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval his MVP trophy after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, Pool )

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy celebrates with Brandon Crawford after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo celebrates after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo and catcher Buster Posey celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won the World Series 4-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo and catcher Buster Posey celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )

The San Francisco Giants celebrate after winning Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

San Francisco Giants fan Gevo Lopez celebrates with others outside San Francisco's City Hall while watching a broadcast of the Giants facing the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 of baseball's World Series on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. The Giants won the game to sweep the series. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

A San Francisco Giants fan jumps over a bonfire in San Francisco's Mission district Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, after the Giants swept the Detroit Tigers to win baseball's World Series. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

San Francisco Giants fans celebrate with a bonfire in San Francisco's Mission district Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, after the Giants swept the Detroit Tigers to win baseball's World Series. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

San Francisco Giants fans celebrate outside AT&T Park on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in San Francisco after the Giants swept baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

San Francisco Giants fans climb on a bus while celebrating outside AT&T Park on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in San Francisco after the Giants swept baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

San Francisco Giants fans celebrate outside AT&T Park on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in San Francisco after the Giants swept baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

San Francisco Giants fans celebrate outside AT&T Park on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in San Francisco after the Giants swept baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

San Francisco Giants fan David Zweig celebrates outside AT&T Park on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in San Francisco after the Giants swept baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

San Francisco Giants fans celebrate outside AT&T Park on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in San Francisco after the Giants swept baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)